| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat D (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Glen Ellis Parking area had not been plowed as of 12/18. Had to park at Pinkham and hike over to Wildcat Ridge via Lost Pond Trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
As mentioned in the parking section, Glen Ellis parking area had not been plowed and I parked at Pinkham. I took Lost Pond Trail, which was well packed. Wildcat Ridge was packed up to the start of the first major ascent. I broke trail up to ~2850 ft according to my watch. The snow was mainly loose powder, 18“-36“ deep depending on snow drifts. Some areas had a couple inches of harder crust on top of the powder. I did not encounter any ice and did not need my crampons. Although, I would still advise people to bring them on this trail as a precaution. |
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 | Name: |
Nic Roth |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-20 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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